OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Molecular Biology Reporter is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of AAAP Gene Family in Cerasus humilis During Fruit Development	30
SSR Marker–Based Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analyses of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore	23
Molecular Diversity Studies and Core Development in Sesame Germplasm (Sesamum indicum L.) Using SSR Markers	14
A Comparative Proteomics Study Revealing the Impact of Growing Region and Cultivar on Protein Expression in the Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum Plants	14
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Flower Development and the Role of Hormones in Three Flower Types of Grapevine	14
Optimizing Conservation of Ulmus wallichiana, Threatened Himalayan Species by Combining Population Genetics and Species Distribution Modeling	12
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Indian Aromatic Short-Grain Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces	12
A Review: The Role of Jasmonic Acid in Tomato Flower and Fruit Development	11
Implementing RNA Interference to Boost Plant Resistance and Enhance Crop Characteristics: A Review	11
CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops: Current Advances and Future Prospects	10
Proximity Labelling Confirms the Involvement of Papain-Like Cysteine Proteases and Chaperones in Cyclotide Biosynthesis	8
Global Profiling of Protein Lysine Malonylation in Eucommia ulmoides Leaves Reveals Its Role in Photosynthesis and Metabolism	8
Molecular Dissection of the Odoiporus longicollis Infested Musa paradisiaca Transcriptome Reveals Key Genes Involved in Defense	8
Genetic Mapping and Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Leaf-Rolling and a Candidate Protein Phosphatase Gene for the Rolled Leaf-Dominant (RL-D) Mutant in Rice	8
Development of Low Phytate Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines Through Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of lpa1 and lpa2 Genes	7
Rapid Identification of Soybean SC15 Resistance Locus to Soybean Mosaic Virus by BSA-seq	6
Traceability of Tobacco C151 Resistance to Potato Virus Y	6
Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed Hormone-Related and Receptor-Like Kinase Genes Involved in Wound Healing of ‘Duli’ and its Resistance to Valsa Pyri	6
Novel Microsatellite Markers Derived from Arachis pintoi Transcriptome Sequencing for Cross-Species Transferability and Varietal Identification	6
Two Evolutionary Diverged Liverworts that Shared the Same Habitats Developed a Few Distinct Seasonal Adaptive Strategies: Insights from a Transcriptomic Approach	6
Insights into the Role of ASF1 in Telomere Maintenance in Arabidopsis Callus Cultures	6
Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Mutant Lines for Dissecting Resilience to Drought Through Physiological and Molecular Crosstalk Analysis	6
Correction: New Loci Relating to Rice Tiller Angle Traits Discovery Through Genome-Wide Association Analysis	6
Codon Usage Bias Analysis in the Chloroplast Genomes of Diatoms Within the Family Thalassiosiraceae and Skeletonemataceae	6
Recent Advancements in Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Crop Plants Achieved by Genomics and Targeted Genetic Engineering Approaches	5

Exploring the Significance of β-glucan in Grains of Hulless Barley	5
An Arabidopsis Pentatricopeptide Repeat Is a Moonlighting Protein with Cross-talking In Vitro Adenylyl Cyclase and Kinase Activities	5
Transcriptome and Metabolome Conjoint Analysis Revealed that PaGLK Affects Photosynthesis and Composition of Root Exudates in Poplar	5
Cutting-Edge of Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) for Improving Drought and Salinity Stress Tolerance in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): A Review	5
Genome-Wide Identification of MYB Family Genes in Cerasus humilis Reveals Candidate Genes Involved in Flavonoid Biosynthesis	5
Transcriptomic Analyses of Akebiae Fructus and Identification of Genes Related to Triterpenoid Saponin Biosynthesis	5
Research Progress on Genetic Diversity and Molecular Breeding of Onobrychis viciifolia	5
Molecular Profiling of Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb.) Germplasm of Central India Using Microsatellite Markers	5
Heavy Metal Stress–Induced Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signalling Cascade in Plants	5
Whitefly-Resistant Population Development Source Selection Among Cotton Germplasms of Pakistan Through Multivariate Tools	5
The Role of Copper Oxide Nanomaterials on Ruta graveolens Physiological Response, and IRT1 and CAT Gene Expression	5
Unravelling QTLs for Non-Destructive and Yield-Related Traits Under Timely, Late and Very Late Sown Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	5
Genome-wide Identification and Expression Analysis of CaM/CML Gene Family in Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)	5
QTL Mapping and Genetic Map for the Ornamental Sunflower in China	5
Advances in the Research of Genic Male Sterility in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa)	4
Insights into Epigenetic Modulation of Iron Homeostasis in Plants	4
Unveiling the Heat Shock Protein Network in Sugar Beet: Comprehensive Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Stress-Induced Expression Patterns	4
Revealing the Novel Genetic Resources for Blast Resistance in Diverse Rice Landraces of North-Eastern Hills of Himalayas	4
Genome-Wide Comparative Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Regular and Specialty Maize Inbred Lines Through Genotyping by Target Sequencing (GBTS)	4
Wild and Rare Self-Incompatibility Allele S17 Found in 24 Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Cultivars	4
Drought Priming May Enhance the Tolerance of Cotton Seedlings to Subsequent Drought Stress	4
Cloning and Characterization of the RubisCO Activase Gene from Pinus massoniana	4
Metabolic Engineering of Wheat for Enhanced Vitamin B6 to Combat Hidden Hunger	3
Development of a Csy4-Processing TRV-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in Nicotiana benthamiana	3
Leveraging ddRADseq for Uncovering New Genome-Wide and Polymorphic SSR Markers in Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)	3
Genome-wide Identification of the MTP Gene Family in Cotton and Expression Analysis Under Multiple Metal Stresses	3
Role of Rare Earth Elements in Plants	3
Correction to: Association between SSR Markers and Phenologic Plus Agronomic Traits in Barley (Hordeum valgare L.) Under Cold Stress Conditions	3
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Resistant and Susceptible Genotypes of Isabgol (Plantago ovata) During Interactions with Peronospora plantaginis, the Causal Agent of Downy Mildew Disease	3
Divergent Molecular and Physiological Response of Two Maize Breeding Lines Under Phosphate Deficiency	3
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis in Indian Mustard Germplasm Using Phenotypic Traits and SSR Markers	3
First Insights into the Genetic Structure of Crambe tataria Populations in Romania Using ISSR Markers	3
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley	3
Genetic Control of the Root System Traits in Oilseed Rape Under Contrasting Phosphate Supply Conditions by Genome-wide Association Study	3
Transcriptome Profiling and TCP Family Analysis of Broomcorn Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Seedlings Under Hyperosmotic Stress	3
Genome-Wide Analysis and Characterization of SABATH Gene Family in Phaseolus vulgaris Genotypes Subject to Melatonin under Drought and Salinity Stresses	3
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] in Ethiopia Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers	3
MicroRNA: A Novel Micro-machineries to Target Crop Plants for Tolerance to Temperature Stress	3
Survey of Citronella Genotypes for Identification of Superior Parents for New Breeding Cycles Based on Morpho-Chemical Traits and Molecular Systems	3
Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement	3
Insights into the Molecular Basis of Fruit Development in Prunus Species	3
Characterization of Partial Leaf Rust Resistance and Identification of the Lr34 Gene in Egyptian Wheat Cultivars Under Field and Greenhouse Conditions	3
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress	3
Genetic Diversity of Asian Vigna Species (Subgenus Ceratotropis; Genus Vigna) in India Based on ITS2 Sequences Data	3
Development of a Core Collection for Tetraclinis articulata Using ISSR Markers and Maximization Strategy	2
Investigate the Genetic Relationships and Morphological Diversity of Some Afghan and Iranian Melon Cultivars for Breeding Purposes	2
Overexpression of Polypogon fugax Type I–Like MADS-Box Gene PfAGL28 Affects Flowering Time and Pod Formation in Transgenic Arabidopsis	2
RNAi: A Potent Biotechnological Tool for Improvement of Ornamental Crops	2
System Analysis of Differentially Expressed miRNAs in Hexaploid Wheat Display Tissue-Specific Regulatory Role During Fe-Deficiency Response	2
Molecular Approaches to Improve Legume Salt Stress Tolerance	2

Analysis of Anthocyanin Accumulation and Related Gene Expression During Fig Fruit Development	2
Silicon Nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) Boost Drought Tolerance in Grapevines by Enhancing Some Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Traits	2
An Arabidopsis Linker Histone-Like Protein Harbours a Domain with Adenylyl Cyclase Activity	2
A roadmap to Durable BCTV Resistance Using Long-Read Genome Assembly of Genetic Stock KDH13	2
Harnessing Genetic Diversity: Advancing Wheat Resilience and Nutritional Fortification Through Introgression Against Climate Challenges	2
Diversity and Genetic Structure of Dipteryx alata Vogel (Fabaceae) Populations in the Cerrado-Amazon Ecotone, Brazil	2
Expression Studies of Synthetic Sucrose Isomerase Gene 1 (SySIG1) in Saccharum officinarum L	2
Comparative Chloroplast Genomics and Phylogeny of Crinum brachynema (Amaryllidaceae): A Narrow Endemic Geophyte of the Western Ghats of India	2
Comparative Assessment of mRNA-miRNA–TFs Regulatory Network for Rutin Biosynthesis in Different Tissues of Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. and F. tataricum L.)	2
Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of bHLH Transcription Factors in Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Their Expression Analysis in Response to Salt Stress	2
Pup1 QTL-Mediated Tissue-Specific Differential Expression of Transcription Factors Help Mitigate Deleterious Effects of Phosphorus-Starvation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	2
Expression Characteristics of CsPAE55 in Citrus and Analysis of Its Interacting Protein	2
Genes Involved in the Transition and Floral Sexual Differentiation of Jatropha curcas L	2
The Overexpression of Solanum nigrum Osmotin (SnOLP) Boosts Drought Response Pathways in Soybean	2
The Use of Visible LEDs as Technology to Delay Postharvest Senescence of Vegetables: A Review	2
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Ugandan Soybean (Glycine max L.) Germplasm Based on DArTseq	2
Genotyping of Cocoa Trees (Theobroma cacao L.) from the First and Second Cycles of the Recurrent and Reciprocal Selection Program in Côte d'Ivoire	2
Transcriptome and Metabolome Integrated Analysis Reveals the Mechanism of Cinnamomum bodinieri Root Response to Alkali Stress	2
Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms of Maize in Response to Downy Mildew Disease Caused by Peronosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw	2